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Amber Jones, Surgical Tech From Long Branch, Dies Surrounded By Family, 28
Amber Jones, a 28-year-old surgical technician from Monmouth County, died on May 15, surrounded by loved ones, according to her obituary on the Buckland Funeral Home website.
Amber, affectionately known as "Brown Sugar," graduated from Long Branch High School in 2013 and later earned a medicate associates degree from Brookdale College. In 2019, she became a certified surgical technician.
Amber had been working as an OB tech at Jersey Shore Medical Center and as a surgical tech at the Eye Surgery Center, her obituary says.
She is survived by her son, Tevon Jr. (TJ); his father, Tevon; her p…
Popular School Employee Dies Suddenly Spreading Shock Through Fairfax County
The sudden death of a 43-year-old school employee and father is spreading shockwaves through Fairfax County.
Matt Rice, of Fairax, died unexpectedly on May 18, 2024, according to his obituary on the Fairfax Memorial Home website.
Posted by Matt Rice on Wednesday, July 21, 2021
He leaves behind his wife, Christina; son, Clayton; parents, Ronald and Shannon; brother, sister-in-law, and niece, Ryan, Lindsay, and Rylea, mother-in-law, Cynthia Miller and brother-in-law, Ryan Fowler, and countless more.
A GoFundMe for Matt's family had raised more than $51,000 as of press time…
Heather Owens, Marlton School Worker Battled Cancer, 40
Heather Marie Owens died on May 17 after a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 40 years old.
She departed peacefully at Samaritan Voorhees surrounded by loved ones, her obituary said.
"Throughout her life, Heather was as prime example of selflessness, generosity, kindness and compassion," her obit said.
She was a native of Voorhees. Growing up a military brat, Heather had lived in several states, coming full circle back to her home state of New Jersey. She attended the Maple Shade school system until high s…
35+ Year Girl Scout Volunteer Killed By Cancers Less Than 1 Week After Diagnoses
A mom of two of her own children but scout mom to hundreds, has died following a short battle with cancers, her family told Daily Voice shortly after her passing.
Stephanie J. (Porter) Pikora, 61 originally of Dudley, Mass. but more recently of Harrisburg, PA, passed away just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
She was the youngest of five children born to Lorraine (Bonnette) and Lawrence Porter in Webster, MA on Oct. 14, 1962.
It wasn't long before she first met the love of her life and future husband Dennis. When he was 6-years-old he couldn't recall the address of his new home on t…
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Arlington Photographer Who Divulged Silver Lining Of Cancer Diagnosis Dies, 41
Rachel Hegarty, an Arlington photographer, has died after battling cancer for more than a year.
Hegarty, 41, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 surrounded by her family, according to her obituary on the Murphy Funeral Homes website.
Pic by Cait Kramer Photography
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Hair by CUTTING EDGE BY MORA Posted by Rachel E.H. Photography on Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Hegarty had been diagnosed with Stage 3 cervical cancer on Valentine's Day of 2023. Last year, she told Daily Voice that the silver living of her diagnosis is that it brought her closer…
John Zisa, Legendary Fair Lawn Football Coach, Dies At 61
John Zisa, a football coach throughout North Jersey, died on Sunday May 19, at the age of 61, according to his obituary.
Zisa was born and raised in Paterson and moved to Fair Lawn in 1974, his obituary reads. He coached for more than 26 years at Paterson Catholic, Paramus Catholic, Rutherford and Westwood, according to his coaching biography.
R.I.P. John Zisa words can’t express how much you will be missed. No single person has had a more profound impact on my... Posted by Nick Campanile on Monday, May 20, 2024
In 1980, before his senior year of high school, Zisa dove into a pool,…
Hyde Park Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For His Love Of Fishing, 'Being On The Move'
A 17-year-old Hudson Valley student killed in a crash that also injured three others, one critically, is being remembered for his love of life.
Related: Hyde Park HS Student Dead, 1 Critical Following Crash
Daniel "Dan" George Noakes, age 17, of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie following a single-vehicle crash in which he was the driver.
A Poughkeepsie native, Noakes was the son of Glenn A. and Nicole Liegey Noakes. His father lives in Poughkeepsie, and his mother and sister, Annie, in Hyde Park.
Noakes, an 11th-grad…
Ryan Jones, Fairfax County Sommelier, Dies After Cancer Battle, 40
Ryan Jones, 40, a certified Sommelier from Fairfax County, died on May 13, 2024 at his childhood home surrounded by family after a battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma, his obituary on the Demaine Funeral Home site says.
Ryan graduated from Fairfax High School and went on to attend Radford University, where he was a member of the 2003 Division II National Champion Rugby Team, his obituary reads.
According to his LinkedIn page, Ryan earned a degree in sports medicine but would go on to become a certified sommelier. He earned a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and S…
Swedesboro's Pamela Marr Died Unexpectedly, 56
Pamela A. Marr, of Swedesboro and formerly of Marlton, died unexpectedly on May 5, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 56 years old.
A devoted mother, Pamela's greatest joy was her two daughters, Alexandria and Sarah Marr, her obituary said.
Pamela's faith was an integral part of her life. As a member of Wiley Church in Marlton, she found strength and fellowship, her obit said.
An avid cook and baker, Pamela's kitchen was the heart of her home: "The aromas of her delicious creations were a hallmark of family gatherings," her obituary said.
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Former Pole Vaulting Champion Gregory Van Sciver, Of Mount Laurel, Dies At 33
Gregory A. Van Sciver, of Mount Laurel, died on May 5, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 33 years old.
Greg was a lifelong resident of Mount Laurel and a 2009 graduate of Lenape High School, his obituary said.
He was an excellent athlete in high school, excelling in pole vaulting as Burlington County champion and wrestling making it to the regional championships, his obit said.
He was a member of the South Park Hunting Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors, his obit said.
Greg was a member of the Plumbers &…
16-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting At Northborough Party
A 16-year-old who was shot and killed at his friend's 21st birthday party over the weekend has been identified by police.
Ygor Correia, of Bellingham, was shot at the party at 333 Howard St. in Northborough on Sunday, May 12, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.
Three men have been arrested and are facing weapons charges related to the shooting. They are: Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of Hyde Park, Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of Marlborough, and Pedro Desouza-Passos, 27, of Rockland.
Someone at the party flagged down a Northborough police officer aro…
Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50
Michael P. Ormsby, of Williamstown, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 50 years old.
The Camden native was raised in Williamstown.
For many years, Michael worked for his family's lawn equipment business, his obituary said.
In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trading and selling toy collectibles, his obit said.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St. in Williamstown, where a time of sharing will be held at 3 p…
